> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3670236-manager-cybersecurity-program-operations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3670236-manager-cybersecurity-program-operations). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Cybersecurity Program Operations - **Company:** Caterpillar - **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States - **Salary:** $147,760.0 - $221,640.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Scrum Methodology, Information Technology - **Published:** October 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A4750C48C43D48F9A7E91EF6EA79FF56/job/ ## About the Role * Experience leading complex programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and dependencies. * Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, risks, budgets, and program outcomes. Ability to translate complex technical or operational information into concise, executive-ready communications. * Strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder communication skills. Experience building trusted partnerships and influencing outcomes within a matrixed organization. * Ability to connect strategic objectives with practical execution plans. Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, or a related field. * Experience managing organizational budgets, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and financial planning activities. * Experience leading a PMO, portfolio management office, business operations function, or similar governance organization. * Understanding of information security and the relationship between threat, vulnerability, and information value in the context of risk management. * Experience in a leadership role, high level analytical skills, exceptional relationship management competencies, and relevant project management work experience with a demonstrated record to lead and execute information security compliance and risk mitigation programs. Top Candidates will also have: * Experience working in a large, global organization. * Experience developing executive-level reporting and presentations. * Familiarity with cybersecurity or risk-management frameworks. * Experience supporting executive leadership teams with strategic planning, governance, operating reviews, and investment decisions. * PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, or similar project management certification. One or more active certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or CFE. Skills Descriptors: * Budgeting: Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget. * Conflict Management: Knowledge of managing conflicts; ability to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level. * Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. * Influencing : Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. * Alignment: Knowledge of the importance of collaboration among team members and the ability to enroll stakeholders in communicating and coordinating activities to support the organization's vision and strategies. * Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team. * Goal Setting : Knowledge of the value of creating goals that stretch the teams' capabilities; ability to develop and track challenging goals that support business strategies. * Planning and Organizing : Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.undefined ## Description Leads a team of project management professionals and oversees the operational functions and strategies of Cybersecurity programs. What You Will Do: * Lead portfolio management activities for Deputy CISO level organizations, including investment prioritization, resource planning, executive reporting, and strategic planning processes. * Develop and maintain visibility into the Cybersecurity portfolio, including project status, resource allocation, budget performance, risks, and business outcomes. * Partner with Cybersecurity leaders to support strategic planning, annual operating plans, investment prioritization, and execution tracking. * Evaluating and providing guidance during the general and detailed planning stages of organizational programs; developing strategies to ensure all projects within the program are cohesive and in line with organizational goals. * Partner with Cybersecurity leaders to evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, manage renewals, and ensure investments align with organizational priorities and business outcomes. * Hiring, development and management of project and program managers, including both internal staff and external contractors. * Collaborating with Cyber teams using a disciplined project management approach and coaching them on their project-related roles and responsibilities. * Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5 Caterpillar and external consultants responsible for portfolio governance, project delivery, financial management, and operational excellence across the Cybersecurity organization. Budget and Finance Management: * Leading budget, finance and execution on behalf of the Cybersecurity Organization to ensure optimization of resources. * Works closely with other Cybersecurity leaders to ensure high quality forecasting and execution of Cybersecurity spend. * Leveraging information security investments to enhance business, administration, and compliance processes. Vendor Management and Contract Negotiation: * Leads complex, high-impact or volatile negotiations involving high business risks. * Knowledge of product and vendor evaluation; ability to implement processes for the evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components ensuring they are in line with an organization's business needs and architectural principles. * Optimizes standard processes to maximize the efficiency of organizational products or services. * Knowledge of the contractual and legal matters related to expenditures (consulting services, maintenance, agreements, acquisitions, outsourcing, etc.) * Coach's others on methods and operational considerations of contract reviews. * Reviews and ensures compliance with relevant organizational and legal policies and procedures. * Teaches proper evaluation and interpretation of the language used in contracts. Increases the accuracy and efficiency of contracts review through process improvement.